The Monocle Daily Is France heading for a snap election?
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Oct 8, 2025 Philippe Malier, a Professor of French and European politics, and Terry Stiasny, a savvy political journalist, dive into the turmoil in French politics. They discuss the implications of the Prime Minister's resignation and the potential for snap elections. The duo also explores how political shifts could impact France's role in European defense and support for Ukraine. Additionally, they reflect on controversial deployments of National Guard troops in Chicago and the ethics surrounding Everest rescues amid increasing climber risks.
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Mapamundi In Hereford Cathedral
- Terry Stiastny visited Hereford and described its SAS ties and a remarkable 14th-century Mapamundi in the cathedral.
- He highlights the unexpected historical depth visitors can find there.
Fieldwork In A Far‑Right Town
- Philippe Malier is researching a town near Lille that shifted from a socialist stronghold to National Rally control since 2014.
- He uses local fieldwork to study how far-right ideas have mainstreamed in France.
France's Triple-Bloc Gridlock
- France's parliament is split into three roughly equal blocs, creating chronic instability for forming durable governments.
- Philippe Malier warns that this balance makes another snap parliamentary election increasingly likely.
